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Minister Details Iran’s Anti-Terror Raids: VIDEO

Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi disclosed more details of recent operations that foiled a series of terrorist attacks across the country and led to the arrest of a number of Takfiri-Wahhabi terrorists.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Khodro, Peugeot-Citroen open joint firm

The largest automaker in the Middle East, Iran Khodro, and its old partner, France's Peugeot-Citroen (PSA), have announced the launch of a joint auto company in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Zarif’s Busy Paris Diplomatic Schedule

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is scheduled for a very intensive Wednesday, June 22, in Paris, with back-to-back meetings with French officials on the first leg of his two-nation European tour.

Iran’s UN Envoy Warns of ISIS Affiliates Emerging in Afghanistan

Iran’s Ambassador and Charge d’Affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Dehghani warned against the appearance of different terrorist groups derived from or affiliated to Daesh [ISIS] in Afghanistan. In his June 21 remarks, he noted that turning a blind eye towards the issue would lead to further deterioration of the situation there.

Afghan Refugee Crisis: UN to Host 4-Way Meeting

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi said the body is to host a quadrilateral meeting on challenges related to Afghan refugees.

China’s Oil Imports from Iran up 19.5%

Recent official figures show that China’s imports of crude oil from Iran jumped by 19.5 percent in May compared to the same period last year.

Revocation of Cleric’s Citizenship to Spark “Crushing Uprising” in Bahrain: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) strongly condemned the Manama regime’s decision to strip Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his Bahraini citizenship, saying the move will trigger a crushing uprising against the ruling regime and accelerate its downfall.

Muslims Must Unite, Fight Terror on Their Own: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Muslims should unite and show to the West that they can fight terrorism and extremism on their own.

Iran, Italy ink MoU on university coop.

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and the Italian University of Genoa signed a memorandum of understanding on joint scientific cooperation.

Iranian Analysts Warn Obama: Protect JCPOA or Risk Mistrust

In a recent op-ed in the New York Times, Iranian political analysts Seyyed Hossein Mousavian and Reza Nasiri warned US President Barack Obama that if the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers fails, the existing mistrust of the US would deepen among Iranian people.

Japan’s Ambassador: High-Ranking Trade Missions to Visit Iran

The Japanese ambassador to Iran said that various MoUs between Tehran and Tokyo have been signed, and Japan is getting prepared to dispatch high-ranking business delegations to Iran.

Qeshm Locals Offer Homestays to Ecotourists

As one of the most important islands on the Persian Gulf, Qeshm is a place where you can enjoy several natural and historical attractions as well as traditional customs.

German Official: Iran’s Debt Clearance Opens Path for Future Activity

By paying off the export debt to Germany, Iran will open new paths to renewed trade ties between the two countries, said the German Economy Minister on Monday June 20, Bloomberg reported.

Foreigners Want to Invest in Iran: Rafsanjani

Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani underlined the positive effects that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has had on attracting foreign investment to the country.

Boeing Confirms Sale Agreement with Iran Air

US aviation giant Boeing confirmed on Tuesday June 21 that it has signed a sale agreement with Iranian national carrier Iran Air.

Turkey Arrests 3 Renowned Press Freedom Campaigners

Turkish authorities have arrested three prominent press freedom campaigners, including the local representative of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), on charges of spreading "terrorist propaganda", according to human rights groups.

617 Tons of Drugs Seized in Iran in Single Year: Interior Minister

Iran’s Police carried out over 2,500 anti-narcotics operations in the previous Iranian year alone, Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said, noting that the operations had led to the seizure of some 617 tons of drugs.

Stop the Waste: Donate Leftover Food

A total of 15,000 tons of leftover food is thrown out every day in the capital city of Tehran, said the managing director of social services at Tehran Municipality.

Iraqi Gov’t to Approach Saudi Arabia to Replace Its Ambassador

An official source linked with the Iraqi government says Baghdad intends to submit a request for Saudi Arabia to replace its ambassador to Iraq, Thamer al-Sabhan, against the backdrop of his repeated interventionist remarks.

10 Tons of Ash Reshteh to Be Served for Fasting People

10 tons of Iranian Ash Reshteh (a kind of soup) will be served for Muslim people fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Iran, Kazakhstan to boost railway co-op

Iran and Kazakhstan are to develop their railway cooperation, announced Hossein Ashouri, an Islamic Republic of Iran Railways official.

Iranian Ambassador: Zarif’s Paris Visit Important

In the past two years, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has had two working trips to Paris, France, but his visit today is an official one that will be an effective step towards bolstering mutual confidence between the two countries. Ali Ahani, Iran's Ambassador to France, gives his comments about the official diplomatic visit.

Zarif Travels to Paris to Start European Tour

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif travelled to Paris on Tuesday June 21 on the first leg of his two-nation European tour. His two-day visit to is made at the official invitation of his French counterpart Jean-Marc Ayrault.

Larijani: Stripping Cleric’s Citizenship Sign of Bahrain Gov’t’s ‘Last Breaths’

Iran’s Parliament Speaker said on Tuesday June 21 that Bahrain’s decision in revoking the citizenship of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Isa Qassim, is a sign of Al-Khalifa’s ‘last breaths’.